⚖️ The Practical Centre
Local"What works beats what sounds good"
Led by PriyaBirmingham · Founded 3 months ago
Policies
Scrap Business Rates for Small Shops and Cafes - It's Killing Our High Streets!
We need to get rid of business rates for independent shops and cafes entirely. This is crippling small businesses, especially in my industry. I've seen so many good places close down because the rates are just unsustainable, even when they’
Small Business Owners Back The NHS
As someone who runs three coffee shops in Birmingham, I see the impact of the NHS on our community every day. My staff and customers are all affected by the quality of our healthcare system, and I believe we need to think creatively about h
Boost local businesses with simplified business rates relief
This whole waste tipping thing is a symptom of bigger issues. Councils are stretched thin, and small businesses like mine are drowning in unrealistic business rates that don't reflect actual footfall or profit. It's a joke. We need a tiere
UK should offer work visas to foreign students after graduation
I've seen so many talented students come through my coffee shops, working part time while they study, and it's a shame when they have to leave the country as soon as they graduate. They've already built a life here, made friends, and learne